Spirit of Soul: From the Roots to the Fruits

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Underdog
recorded in:
Hollywood, United States (in 1967-06)
producer:
Sly Stone
bass:
Larry Graham (US bassist & singer) (in 1967-06)
drums (drum set):
Greg Errico (in 1967-06)
guitar:
Freddie Stone (in 1967-06)
keyboard and lead vocals:
Sly Stone (in 1967-06)
saxophone:
Jerry Martini (in 1967-06)
trumpet:
Cynthia Robinson (in 1967-06)
background vocals:
Larry Graham (US bassist & singer) (in 1967-06), Jerry Martini (in 1967-06), Cynthia Robinson (in 1967-06) and Freddie Stone (in 1967-06)
recording of:
Underdog (in 1967-06)
lyricist and composer:
Sylvester Stewart
publisher:
Mijac Music and Warner Tamerlane Publishing (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Sly & the Family Stone3:57
2The World Is Rated X
recording of:
The World Is Rated X
writer:
Ezra Bolton, Mel Bolton (guitarist, composer and producer), Robert L. Gordy (music publishing executive) and Marilyn McLeod (soul/jazz singer and songwriter)
Marvin Gaye3:49
3Expansions
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Flying Dutchman Productions, Ltd. (from 1975 to present)
recording of:
Expansions
composer:
Lonnie Liston Smith
publisher:
10 Music Ltd., Cosmic Echoes Publishing Co., Famous Chappell, MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group) and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes36:02
4Burning in the Heart (of Your Love)
Paul Jackson7:56
5We've Only Just Begun (Patchwork remix)
Michael McDonald5:38
6Hummings
Marley Marl5:07
7Sunshine
Roy Ayers4:16
8Didn't I
Darondo3:27
9Song for Bobby Smith
Gil Scott‐Heron feat. Brian Jackson4:44
10I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down
recording of:
I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (in 1972)
lyricist and composer:
Earl Randle (US songwriter for Hi Records)
publisher:
Burlington Music Co., Ltd. and Irving Music, Inc.
Ann Peebles52:39
11I'm a Good Woman
recording of:
I’m a Good Woman
lyricist and composer:
Barbara Lynn Ozen
publisher:
Crazy Cajun Music
Barbara Lynn2:22
12I Want to Hold Your Hand
Al Green2:17
13Express Yourself
producer:
Charles Wright
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Island Records (NOT for release label use! A division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 2022)
recording of:
Express Yourself
lyricist and composer:
Charles Wright (in 1970)
Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band4.53:50
14Tighten Up
recording engineer:
Bert Frilot
lead vocals:
Archie Bell (vocals, of Archie Bell & the Drells) (in 1967-10)
vocals:
Billy Buttier (in 1967-10), Joe Cross (in 1967-10) and James Wise (in 1967-10)
recorded at:
Jones Town Studio in Houston, United States (in 1967-10)
recording of:
Tighten Up (in 1967-10)
lyricist:
Billy Butler (60-70s R&B singer)
composer:
Archie Bell (vocals, of Archie Bell & the Drells)
Archie Bell & the Drells3:12
15People Say
The Meters5:12
16Do It
recording of:
Do It (’Til You’re Satisfied)
writer:
Billy Nichols (US soul/disco singer/songwriter)
publisher:
Bravo and Encore Music and Music in Three
B.T. Express3:11
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